Diplomas
Kent State University has partnered with Parchment Inc. to improve the diploma fulfillment process for graduates of Kent State University. Upon final degree approval, the graduate’s diplomas will be fulfilled by Parchment.
In-Person Ceremony Participation Info
- ADA Accommodations: Contact University Events and Protocol at graduate@kent.edu if you will need assistance with ADA accessibility at the ceremonies.
- Ceremony Reporting details will be sent to graduates' Kent State emails prior to the ceremonies.
Graduation Fair & Cap and Gown Deadlines
- Graduation Fair will take place at the University Bookstore located at the Kent Campus Student Center. Stop in for a chance to win a raffle, purchase your cap and gown, and enjoy light refreshments. GradImages will be there to take headshots and cap and gown photos. Josten's will be available to assist with purchasing your announcements, class rings, and more!
- Saturday, Sept. 27
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 29
- 9 a.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 27
Guest Tickets
Each graduate who RSVPs will be allocated 6 guest tickets. Tickets will become available for download on Nov. 17.
The gentle voice of indigenous poet Kimberly Blaeser filled the room of the Wick Poetry Corner in Kent State University’s Library on Wednesday, March 6. Jessica Jones, associate lecturer of English at Kent State University at Stark, led a Q&A session touching on Blaeser’s new poetry collection, initiatives and inspiration. Blaeser is an Anishinaabe activist who uses poetry as an outlet and to raise awareness for Native American tribes. She is also the founder of In-Na-Po, Indigenous Nations Poets. Subjects like climate change and “language back” are a part of her new poetry collectio...
RSVP
RSVP FOR COMMENCEMENT: August 22 - October 1
Each graduate who RSVPs their attendance will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced.
- Pending graduates, check your Kent State email inbox for your unique commencement invitation.
- Email graduate@kent.edu if you missed the deadline to RSVP your ceremony attendance.
Apply for Graduation
- Graduation Application Dates and Procedures
- Log in to FlashLine
- Review your personal information and update if needed:
- Name: Your legal name will be used for diplomas, transcripts and commencement ceremony purposes.
- Any changes to your legal name need to be made with proper documentation by submitting a Legal Name Request Form
- Name: Your legal name will be used for diplomas, transcripts and commencement ceremony purposes.
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